westcliff

Southend Council leader calls on police to block upcoming pro-Palestine protest

The leader of Southend City Council has urged Essex Police to block a planned pro-Palestine protest in the city later…

8 months ago

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash on Hobleythick Lane near A127 in Southend

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a serious crash involving a car on Hobleythick Lane in Westcliff. Emergency services…

9 months ago

Police cordon in place on Westcliff seafront after man injured in early-hours assault

A police investigation is under way after a man was found injured in the early hours on the seafront at…

10 months ago

Major fire rips through Westcliff block of flats, with large emergency response

A large fire has torn through the roof of a residential block of flats in Westcliff, with thick smoke seen…

11 months ago

Motorcyclist ‘lucky to be alive’ after crash near Chalkwell Park

A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a crash with a car near Chalkwell Park, prompting a strong warning from…

11 months ago

Police step in to delay Gaza protest through Southend’s Jewish neighbourhood

A Palestine solidarity march planned for Saturday 19 April in Southend-on-Sea has had its start time pushed back by Essex…

1 year ago

Southend welcomes Crave Bakery as former Wenzel’s unit gets new lease of life

A former bakery shop in Westcliff has found new life as Crave Bakery and Coffee House opens its doors –…

1 year ago

Pensioner left ‘shaken and scared’ after masked intruders break in to his home at 4am

A burglary investigation has been launched in Westcliff after masked intruders broke into the home of an 80-year-old man in…

1 year ago

Police appeal after man makes unwanted interaction with young girls on Chalkwell Esplanade

Police are appealing for help identifying a man in connection with an incident involving two girls on Chalkwell Esplanade, near…

1 year ago

Southend family left homeless after DELIBERATE devastating house fire in Brightwell Avenue

A Southend family has been left without a home after a fierce fire tore through much of their property on…

1 year ago

Serial fraudster from Westcliff convicted again after scamming grieving family out of thousands

A notorious conman from Westcliff, Essex, has once again been convicted of fraud—this time for scamming a grieving family out…

1 year ago

Man driving Micra slashes car tyre after parking row in Westcliff

Police are appealing for witnesses after a parking dispute in Southend escalated into an act of criminal damage. Officers are…

1 year ago

Cannabis farms worth over half a million pounds shut down across Essex in major police crackdown

Thirteen people have been arrested, and more than 1,200 cannabis plants have been seized after Essex Police executed a series…

1 year ago

Southend council tax to rise by 4.99%, as budget that ‘invests in services’ is approved

Southend city council has approved its budget for 2025/26, which is said to unlock crucial funding for frontline services, infrastructure…

1 year ago

Westcliff nursing home helps residents feel joy with personalised dementia care

For Mental Health Nurses’ Day (21 February), the dedicated team at Clifton Lodge, a specialist nursing home in Westcliff, has…

1 year ago